As sellers gain strength, the AUD/USD pair navigates through uneven trading. This week’s US inflation data and Fed dot plot are the main topics of interest. Mixed NAB business survey results are released by Australia. The AUD/USD pair’s performance was uneven, with some bearish pressure and a sticky range around …
Read More »Euro weakens against the USD ahead of Fed’s rate decision
The European parliamentary elections still disrupt market confidence. US consumer price index (CPI) inflation data and the Federal Reserve’s rate announcement are scheduled for Wednesday. The Fed’s updated “dot plot,” summarizing future interest rate expectations, is highly anticipated.EUR/USD suffered its third straight loss on Tuesday as market sentiment soured due …
Read More »Gold price hold steady ahead of key CPI data, FOMC decision
Positive sentiment prevails in the US economy, as evidenced by the May NFIB Small Business Optimism Index exceeding expectations. Upcoming data, including the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) monetary policy decision with its “dot plot,” are likely to influence gold prices as inflation concerns …
Read More »Will June’s CPI Reading Influence US Monetary Policy?
The US CPI report for June 2024 is expected to be released at 8:30am ET on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Traders and economists expect the report to hold steady at 3.4% y/y on a headline basis, with the “Core” reading expected to fall to 3.5% y/y. The Federal Reserve’s aspirations …
Read More »US dollar rallies as political news impacts key rival
The US Dollar Index is trading at 105.342 at the time of writing. So far on Tuesday, the dollar has consolidated Monday’s gains on the back of negative political news from Europe, with the dollar jumping after rumors saying that President of France Emanuel Macron is considering resignation. The US …
Read More »How do Biden and Trump’s Teams Tackle Business Concerns, Aspirations?
The Biden and Trump teams are expected to engage in a long-distance economic showdown on Thursday, as both sides try to sell corporate America on their vision for 2025 and beyond. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will defend President Biden’s approach at the Economic Club of New York, where she will …
Read More »Dollar Holds Firm Amid Anticipation of US Inflation Data and Fed Meeting
Euro and Yen Weaken as Investors Brace for Key Economic Updates The U.S. dollar maintained its strength, hovering near a one-month high against the euro and reaching a one-week peak against the yen on Tuesday. This resilience comes as traders anxiously await crucial U.S. inflation data and the Federal Reserve’s …
Read More »Oil Prices Slip as Investors Await Key Inflation Data and Fed Meeting
Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday, as market participants adopted a cautious stance in anticipation of crucial U.S. inflation data and the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting. These events are poised to offer valuable insights into the trajectory of inflation and its subsequent impact on fuel demand. Brent …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, June 10, 2024
With political unpredictability engulfing Europe in the wake of the June 9 European Parliamentary elections, the US dollar gained momentum this week. The safe-haven dollar gained due to this risk aversion. The USD Index (DXY) surged above 1.05. It reached multi-week highs. Under pressure from the political concerns, the Euro …
Read More »Gold Climbs Despite Surging Treasury Yields, USD
Despite Monday’s strong US dollar, gold prices managed to recover some of the losses from last week, rising by more than 0.5%. Following Friday’s US Nonfarm Payrolls report, which showed a robust labour market with 272,000 jobs gained beyond estimates, gold is rising. On the other hand, future US inflation …
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